Jonathan's fascination with beautiful and rare woods interested him in ancient Kauri wood, many thousands of years old. Kauri is light in weight — Finished Midis range from 20-25 grams; Minis, 14-19 grams; Featherweight, 12-15 grams. Kauri is a beautiful 'napped' wood, a deep warm cinnamon brown when looking 'down the grain;' a lighter amber color when looking 'up the grain.' The price of these is $75 for a Midi, $65 for a Mini or Featherweight. Add $20 for a shaft in Cherry, Walnut, Cochin Rosewood, Tulipwood, Bocote or Bloodwood. Due to the variations in wood density, most of these whorls will be balanced with a fine brass pin placed in the underside of the whorl.

TO REQUEST A KAURI SPINDLE, please contact us by e-mail.

Please note: Our standard shaft is 9" long. You may request a short 7 1/2" shaft at any time.

Prefer to purchase using PayPal?Just e-mail us with your request, delivery address and PayPal e-mail address. OR Choose Printable Order in the shopping cart; note PayPal in Special Instructions box and we'll send you a PayPal invoice. Thank you!

Shipping costs will be added on our end. We ship around the world — please ask about delivery to your corner of the fiber universe. Domestic USPS Priority Mail shipping with tracking for a 1-pound package is $6.75-8.50; $50 insurance provided by USPS; added coverage at your request and cost.

International packages are sent by USPS 1st Class International (Charkhas & Journey Wheels sent by Priority or Express Mail with insurance), beginning at $10 to Canada for a 8 oz package; $14.25 to Europe, Asia and Australia. A shipping estimate is always included when we confirm your order.

]]>sheilabb@verizon.net (Administrator)Special SpindlesWed, 07 Nov 2007 13:02:18 +0000Moosie Spindleshttp://journeywheel.com/specialty-spindles/moosie-spindles.html
http://journeywheel.com/specialty-spindles/moosie-spindles.htmlSpin Wild! Jonathan turns herds of "Moosie™" spindles throughout the year. These include a custom shaft, and are made with the highest attention to detail.

What can I say about my Moosie™? It is divine, wonderful, beautiful, and I am spinning up a storm.It's perfectly balanced, so pretty to look at. — Becky P

Our Moosies™ feature a 1.5-2" whorl, set on a 9" hand-turned hardwood shaft. Weights vary by size and density, averaging 26-39 g / .91-1.39 oz. Details about each herd are provided after they are turned, polished and finished with shaft and hook.

Our Moosie™ spindles are made from dropped antlers. No moose was injured to make these spindles.

To see a variety of Moosies™ as well as beautiful wooden spindles, visit the Bosworth Spindle Group on Flickr.

Current Moosies™ are $170 plus Priority Mail/Tracking (USPS 1st Class International for long-distance Moosies™). Still finishing earlier special requests; LLL group pinged.

July 2015 notes: — Add your name (price TBD) to our Moosie Holding File; delivery for 2016. E-mail usfor details. We will have a limited number of Moosies at Rhinebec Festival, first come, first claimed.

Moosie is gorgeous!! It spins like a dream too. Thanks for a terrific spindle! — Sybil

• Please use the "Add to Cart" button ONLY when we've notified you that your Moosie™ is ready.

Paying with PayPal?Just send us an e-mail with your request and delivery address! If you prefer, choose Printable Order in the shopping cart; note PayPal in Special Instructions box and we'll send you a PayPal invoice. There is no direct link to PayPal; we must generate an invoice for you— thank you!

Moosie Spindle (including shaft)

It seems so mysterious and magical to me —like Michaelangelo releasing the angel from the stone. Little do the moose know that long after they're gone from this earth, a part of them will still be here to be productive, cherished, appreciated.

— Gayle Petersen

Shipping costs will be added on our end. We ship around the world — please ask about delivery to your corner of the fiber universe. Domestic USPS Priority Mail shipping with tracking for a 1-pound package is $6.75-8.50; $50 insurance provided by USPS; added coverage at your request and cost.

International packages are sent by USPS 1st Class International (Charkhas & Journey Wheels sent by Priority or Express Mail with insurance), beginning at $9 to Canada for a 8 oz package; $14.25 to Europe, Asia and Australia. A shipping estimate is always included when we confirm your order.